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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,740.06, 232,122.44 and 65,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,740.06, 232,122.44 and 65,994.36 is: 98,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,740.06 : 232,122.44 = 65,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,740.06/232,122.44 = 65,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,740.06x = 232,122.44 × 65,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,740.06x = 15,318,771,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,771,869.44/154,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,996.81

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